BOARD MEMBERS
DC ILLINI
2025-2026 OFFICERS
President - Provides overall direction for the club to board members, set goals for the club and presides at board meetings and the annual meeting.
Vacant
Vice President - Performs the functions of president in the absence of the president and performs duties as directed by the president. This person traditionally is voted into the president position upon the completion of the current president's term.
Emily Lyons
Secretary - Records and present to the board the minutes of board meetings and the annual meeting, provides information required for UIAA annual reporting requirements.
Treasurer - Keeps financial books in accordance with applicable financial standard; provides financial statements to the board on a quarterly basis.
Brian Looser
Immediate Past President - Remains on the DC Illini board as a voting member.
2025-2026 BOARD MEMBERS
VACANT
Events Chair
Gamewatch & Social Media Coordinator. Organizes game watches across the DMV using club volunteers. Updates the DC Illini social media pages on facebook and Instagram. (These position can be filled by separate people.)
* Special thanks to Aleksi Knepp for creating DC Illini graphics!
Evan Keller
Networking - Plans networking events for the club to allow members to connect professionally with fellow Illini.
Ashley Sng
Scholarship Chair - Conducts annual campaign to raise funds through voluntary contributions; works with the Univerity on eligibility and selection criteria.
Cecilia Espinoza ('25) and Sana Ajeena ('24)
Young Alumni Outreach - Plans periodic events for young alumni (and young at heart alumni) members.
Vacant
lllini of the Year Chair - Builds slate of potential candidates and plans annual event honoring the selectee.
Vacant
Philanthropy Coordinator - Plans volunteer events in the DC area for members (and family members), one of which takes place during UIAA's quarter of giving (Apr-Jun).
Alumni Softball Team Coordinator
INTERN OUTREACH
For information on supporting Illini interns in the DC area, please email us.
FORMER DC ILLINI PRESIDENTS
Brian Looser - May 2017 to August 2024
Julie Hutchins - May 2015 to May 2017
Nisha Patruni - May 2014 to May 2015
Burt Wagner - May 2012 to May 2014
Danielle Stump - May 2010 to May 2012
Jennifer Gore - May 2008 to May 2010
Tony Wang - May 2006 to May 2008
Mary Ellen Elliott - May 2004 to May 2006
Owen Lee - May 2002 to May 2004
Aran Hegarty - May 2000 to May 2002
Jan Mulvaney - May 1998 to May 2000
John S. Ellison - June 1994 to May 1998
T. J. Atkinson - July 1991 to May 1994
Darrell Oyer - April 1989 to June 1991
Thomas P. Colberg - April 1985 to March 1989
J. Raymond Carroll - April 1978 to March 1985
Karin Edgell - June 1971 to March 1978